Kadie
/ KAH-dee-eh /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Responsible
Meaning & Etymology
First daughter
First daughter
Etymology
From the Temne word kadɛ, meaning ‘first’ or ‘eldest’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > North Atlantic
Cultural context
In Temne society, the firstborn child often receives a name that signifies their position in the family.
Symbolism
Symbolizes leadership and responsibility, as the firstborn is often seen as a role model.